Duras
Red wine grape variety
Duras — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black pepper, red currant, blackberry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pronounced pepper spice over ripe fruit in medium-plus body.
- Check balance between tannin and acidity without excessive heaviness.
Confidence signals
- Pepper and red-black fruit profile
- Balanced medium-plus tannin and acidity
Aromas
Signature
black pepperred currantblackberry
Common
wild strawberryherbal notespice
Occasional
graphite
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Gaillac · Southwest France · Tarn
- Classic styles: Spicy Gaillac red with balanced structure · Medium-bodied red with pepper-driven profile
- Style examples: Gaillac Duras · Gaillac blend with Duras
Common questions
- Is Duras a red or white grape variety?
- Duras is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Duras smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Duras include black pepper, red currant and blackberry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Duras most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Duras is most commonly confused with Syrah, Carignan and Fer Servadou. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Duras grown?
- Classic regions for Duras include Gaillac, Southwest France and Tarn.